The Idaho State Police have reported that a welfare check in Southern Idaho turned into a car chase and, ultimately, the death of a driver.

Authorities in Bannock County, ID are investigating the death.

Idaho Police Chase Ends in a Fatality: Investigation Ongoing

In the report from the Idaho State Police, released on January 31st, 2025, they detail the events that led to the tragic ending. Police had responded to a welfare check request for the driver of a GMC Terrain just before 9PM on January 30th. The driver was described as ‘emotionally distressed, armed, and possibly intoxicated’.

Once authorities from the Power County Sheriff’s Office found the vehicle and driver, they attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled, which resulted in a police pursuit. The report goes on to state the following:

ISP troopers joined the pursuit and staged to use spike strips to end the chase. After an unsuccessful attempt to spike the vehicle’s tires, the GMC exited Interstate 86 and stopped on U.S. Highway 30, west of Interstate 86.

After stopping, the driver did not respond to commands to exit. When officers approached, they discovered the individual appeared deceased from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

No other injuries were reported and the incident is being investigated.

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The Idaho State Police also reported an injury accident at State Highway 46 near Gooding on January 30th. Their report states:

A 2004 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by a 50-year-old male, from Pasco, WA, failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 46 and 2300 South. A Freightliner semi-truck with two tanker trailers, driven by a 40-year-old male, from Twin Falls, ID, struck the Ford F-150 pickup.
The driver of the Ford pickup was not wearing a seatbelt and was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital.

Stay up to date on all ISP reports on their News Release website.

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